Throw the 4th of July BBQ of Vegans' Dreams

It involved roasting meat “low and slow” (sometimes for 17 hours!) on a wooden framework. Barbacoa eventually made its way to Mexico, where it continues to be a cornerstone of authentic Central Mexican cuisine. Traditional barbacoa has changed a lot since “BBQ” became popular in the United States—not only are cook times drastically shorter, but meat nowadays is far from the sole star of the grill. That’s why we wanted to spotlight a few meat- and dairy-free barbeque-ables—which will also cut the likelihood of hangry vegans at this year’s 4th of July festivities. (As a vegan, I can assure you this hangriness, though varying in intensity, is for real.)